Open Water Swimming

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Richard-M Jun 2018 3:53pm, 27 Jun 2018 334 posts	0 Richard-M GordonG - I use a nose clip for all swimming - its a bit of a faff but works well.
LazyDaisy Jun 2018 4:32pm, 27 Jun 2018 22,987 posts	0 LazyDaisy I wonder if it's pollen on or in the water? The lake where I swim normally has lovely clear water but so far this year the water has been distinctly murky. One explanation for this has been the high pollen count.
LindsD Jun 2018 4:42pm, 27 Jun 2018 23,674 posts	0 LindsD Yes, our lake is also full of pollen.
1step2far Jun 2018 6:25pm, 27 Jun 2018 3,077 posts	0 1step2far I really struggle with my hayfever after a lake swim. Came out wheezing badly last time and don't normally wheeze.
Richard-M Jun 2018 9:55pm, 27 Jun 2018 335 posts	0 Richard-M Heron lake was lively tonight - water is sooo warm - 2x1k laps done - felt good.
LindsD Jun 2018 6:15am, 28 Jun 2018 23,675 posts	0 LindsD Aaargh! Missed you. I was there from 6 to 8.30ish. I had my Fetch cap on and everything. It really was lovely.
LindsD Jun 2018 6:15am, 28 Jun 2018 23,676 posts	0 LindsD And lively
GordonG Jun 2018 9:14am, 28 Jun 2018 7,538 posts	0 GordonG thanks to all those who provided suggestions about my sneezing problems. Hmm, pollen in the water. yes that sound feasible - i'll have a good think about that. cheers guys.
Northern Exile Jun 2018 9:50am, 28 Jun 2018 4,675 posts	0 Northern Exile Another suggestion Gordon: I use one of those anti-cold nasal sprays before I swim, it stops chlorine or other nasties irritating the lining of my nose. Forget what they're called, but you get them from Boots.
GordonG Jun 2018 10:40am, 28 Jun 2018 7,539 posts	0 GordonG thanks NE. yes i use one regularly, but will now specifically take a shot before my next swim (though i was wondering whether it would all just get washed out, which is why i might also try Richard's suggestion of a nose clip.)